The Asian American Foundation

Chief Development Officer

New York, New York, United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 168 days ago

LeadershipCommunication

About the role

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a visionary C-suite leader and the principal architect of TAAF's long-term financial strategy.
Executive Leadership and Institutional Strategy Serve as the architect and principal executive of the Foundation's global individual-giving strategy, accountable for securing sustainable, generational revenue that guarantees TAAF's permanent standing.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CDO will build and sustain a robust, diverse and multigenerational funding base to ensure TAAF's enduring impact.
This leader will develop and execute a sophisticated, multi-year fundraising strategy that integrates both traditional and innovative sources of capital.
The CDO will lead and inspire a high-performing development team, overseeing a successful individual giving program while building and directing a strong operational infrastructure to support ambitious growth goals.
In addition, the CDO will design and launch pioneering long-term funding vehicles including endowments, legacy giving programs and innovative platforms such as a TAAF Donor-Advised Fund.
This is a rare opportunity for an executive who brings strategic gravitas, excels at complex institutional design and has a proven record of securing eight- and nine-figure philanthropic commitments.
Build, empower, and direct a lead fundraising team with the potential to grow, instilling a culture of strategic excellence, accountability, and high-velocity execution.
In partnership with the Marketing teams, develop and drive the mass-market/digital giving strategy, ensuring the online experience leverages modern technology to provide a meaningful experience that fosters inspiration and belonging.
Personally manage a portfolio of the highest-tier major prospects and partners (8 and 9 figures), orchestrating complex, multi-faceted solicitation strategies.

Central to this role is the ability to strategically engage TAAF's Board to unlock transformational philanthropy and global influence.
Minimum of ten years of progressive executive experience in development, institutional advancement, or financial services, with at least five years serving in a C-suite capacity.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional judgment, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a deep commitment to building an institution that advances TAAF's vision of a future in which every AANHPI community can thrive.

Work in tandem with the Chief Partnerships Officer on a sponsorship strategy by sector (technology, finance, pharmaceutical, retail, travel, hospitality, etc

This listing is sourced directly from The Asian American Foundation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.